Correct Oral Language, Stance and Behavior in Journal Writing

It refers to the feeling/ emotion that the reader feels as he/she reads a selection or a story.

• Language

• Mood

• Purpose

• Tone

It refers to the attitude of the writer toward the topic of his/her piece of writing.

• Mood

• Theme

• Language

• Tone

The vantage point that the writer uses in telling the story.

• Point of View

• Verb Tense

• Mood

• Font Color

The attitude that the writer has towards the topic.

• Behavior

• Stance

• Mood

• Tone

An on going record of important events and personal observations.

• History

• Encyclopedia

• Journal

• Police Report

The following are reasons why we write journals, EXCEPT:

• To record special events

• To express feelings and insights

• To make others updated about us

• To summarize everyday experiences

The part of the journal in which the writer expresses how he feels about the event.

• Descriptive Details

• Introduction

• Setting

• Personal Observation

Refers to the place, time and weather conditions.

• Character

• Setting

• Theme

• Plot

The following sentences are in the past tense, EXCEPT:

• We went for a nature walk.

• I was not able to sleep.

• Joel added his cicada.

• Tomorrow, we will put them back outside.

Complete the sentence:

Today, I learned that ..........